Will this grille need paint or prep before install?

The black finish ships ready to bolt on — no prep or painting required. If you want to adjust the color to match custom work elsewhere on the truck, sand and paint as needed.

Does this come with all the hardware I need to mount it?

The grille assembly itself is included. Mounting hardware at factory attachment points is not confirmed — confirm you have the fasteners needed to connect at your vehicle's existing grille mounting locations before install.

Can I install this myself with basic tools?

Designed for DIY installation using hand tools. Since it uses factory mounting points, removal of the old grille and fastening the new one should take under an hour if you're comfortable working in the engine bay.